The Week Ahead – 02/24/14 through 02/28/14

The end of February is near, and event planners are springing into action as everyone looks to leave winter behind! This week, we’re helping you build your brand globally, find funding locally, and expand your network exponentially. Don’t miss the best business networking events in Boston and Cambridge in the latest edition of The Week Ahead!

Monday, February 24th, 2014Growth Lessons from Silicon Valley
Who: Wealthfront and Next View Ventures
What: Presentations on startup growth
When: 2/24/14, 6:30pm
Where: 1 International Place, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02110 (Paypal)
Why: Meet the Wealthfront and Next View Ventures teams as they talk about growth, product and market success. Hang out in Paypal’s Boston office and learn more about what’s working in Silicon Valley, and how it can be applied elsewhere.

Immigration 3.0 – Startups and the Land of Opportunity
Who: Rough Draft Ventures
What: Discussion on immigration and startups
When: 2/24/14, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: 1 Memorial Drive, 1st Floor, Cambridge, MA 02142 (Microsoft NERD Center)
Why: RDV Sketch returns this month with a panel discussion on the state of immigration in the startup ecosystem. From the legal perspective to practical application, get the inside scoop on how to integrate on an international and multi-cultural scale.

Tuesday, February 25th, 2014Transatlantic Trade Investment Partnership – for Science
Who: British Consulate-General, Boston
What: Keynote presentations on TTIP
When: 2/25/14, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: 1 Broadway, 7th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02142 (British Consulate-General Boston)
Why: Learn more about the opportunities that exist for scientific collaboration between the US and the EU. From regulatory science to IP, financing to innovation, this is the place to get your questions answered.

Funding Success
Who: MassChallenge
What: Panel and breakout sessions on funding
When: 2/25/14, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: One Marina Park Drive, Boston MA 02210 (MassChallenge HQ)
Why: The next round of MassChallenge’s Accelerator Mini-Series, covering everything you want to know about funding. Learn about the many funding options that exist, when to seek funding, and how to be successful in your search.

Sustainability
Who: emersion DESIGN
What: Presentation on sustainability
When: 2/25/14, 6:00pm
Where: 45 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 (Workbar Cambridge)
Why: Hosted by Shawn Hesse of emersion Design, take a critical look at the social aspects of sustainability. From the relevance of social issues to creating a positive impact, join in on a frank discussion of modern sustainability. Interactive session with open Q+A to follow. No registration required.

Boston Crowdfunding Meetup – Inaugural Event
Who: Boston Crowdfunding Meetup
What: Networking event with a focus on Crowdfunding
When: 2/27/14, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Where: 655 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116 (The Charlesmark at Copley)
Why: Interested in learning about what crowdfunding is, and how it can help your organization? Don’t miss the debut of the Boston Crowdfunding Meetup as they share ideas and educate the community on the crowdfunding movement.